North America Purchasing Director: Sourcing Leader

Magna International, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, Inc. in Troy, MI seeks a Purchasing Director - North America to lead strategic sourcing across all commodities, drive end-to-end supply chain strategies, and partner with Finance on budgeting and cost control.

The role requires a graduate degree, several years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and an ability to build cross‑functional relationships within a global supplier base.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Purchasing.
• Several years of experience in Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Established professional network within the automotive industry, including OEMs and Tier suppliers.
• Solid project management experience.
• Business‑fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong financial acumen with advanced data analytics capabilities.
• High proficiency with standard IT systems, including SAP or comparable ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategic sourcing objectives aligned with leadership, corporate policy, and business priorities.
• Direct and coordinate Purchasing Managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies and deliver functional targets.
• Establish and manage procurement performance frameworks covering supplier performance, quality, cost, service, and material availability.
• Own annual procurement budgeting, cost planning, variance analysis, and corrective actions in close collaboration with Finance.
• Provide deep market and commodity intelligence, including trends, cost drivers, pricing, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
• Lead category strategies for product development to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce total cost.
• Drive sustainable cost reductions through negotiation, leverage, supplier rationalization, and process optimization.
• Build and manage a competitive, globally leveraged supplier base and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners.
• Lead and develop a high‑performance purchasing organization, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, best‑practice sharing, and internal customer excellence.
• Act as a change ambassador, transforming the organization toward higher efficiency, stronger cost discipline, and positioning Procurement as a key business partner.
• Expanded responsibilities: In addition to the tasks listed here, the job holder is required to carry out individual assignments as directed by their supervisor, which are inherent to their role or arise from operational necessities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Graduate degree in business/engineering with Purchasing focus

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Magna International, Inc. in Troy, MI seeks a Purchasing Director - North America to lead strategic sourcing across all commodities, drive end-to-end supply chain strategies, and partner with Finance on budgeting and cost control.

The role requires a graduate degree, several years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and an ability to build cross‑functional relationships within a global supplier base.